4. Has the war in Iraq helped or hurt in the fight against terrorism?

It broke the back of our counterterrorism program.

This is interesting. However he seems a fan of the Taliban and he seems to have no problem with fundamentalist governments in the region. I'd prefer a middle east ruled by kings to one ruled by priests. Kings kill when its in their interest. Priests kill because its in their interest.

Six Questions for Michael Scheuer on National Security (Harpers.org)